I woke up as the Villainous Empress
"So, you're telling me you don't want to marry me? Didn’t you fight for this?" Crown Prince Zheng Liang was stunned. Yang Ning, the notorious schemer, wanted to call off their engagement? He thought he'd be relieved, but her sudden boldness had him questioning everything. "Your Highness, I don't want to be a sacrificial lamb, thank you very much," Yang Ning retorted with a fake smile, inwardly groaning. ‘Just break it off already!’ Fang Li, once a national treasure as an archery champion, finds her career and life on the brink of ruin after being embroiled in a scandal. But when she wakes up in a novel as Yang Ning—the villainess fated to become the most despised Empress and the fiancée of a Crown Prince who detests her—she’s determined not to follow the script! Armed with wit, humor, and a fierce will to survive, Yang Ning is set on rewriting her destiny. The twist? The Crown Prince, who’s supposed to loathe her, seems far too interested in her now. Can she escape her villainous destiny, or will she get tangled in royal drama and unexpected romance? ## Note: No extended misunderstandings or breakups—there will be some drama, but only to make the romance even better. This is a fun, romantic comedy full of witty banter! Cover: Original cover design by the author – kindly refrain from using without permission. Follow on Instagram: @kamlyn_love Discord Server: https://discord.gg/NTPCE7YZm7
Third Wheel.
Upon reaching the Dragon Pavilion, the maids ushered Zheng Liang and Zheng Xiang to the dining room where Yang Ning had made the arrangements. As they entered the dining room, their eyes fell upon a long wooden table adorned with an array of dishes, their mouthwatering aroma spreading in the air and igniting hunger.
'Wasn't it supposed to be a simple meal? How did it turn into a feast?' Zheng Liang was taken aback by the detailed preparations his wife had made. Although they typically enjoyed meals with 5-8 dishes, the current spread rivaled a grand feast with at least 15 dishes.
Perplexed, he wondered, 'What is going on? Is there some special occasion today?'
He furrowed his brows and glanced at Zheng Xiang, who was standing next to him. Just like Zheng Liang, he was also stunned by the feast that awaited them.
'Is it because of him?' Zheng Liang pursed his lips, feeling annoyed by his brother for attracting his wife's attention.